The Boston University softball team, currently on a 13-game winning streak, will open its Patriot League schedule against Lafayette with a doubleheader on Saturday and a third game on Sunday, both starting at noon, according to a March 20 announcement. The games will be held at the Lafayette Softball Field in Easton, Pennsylvania.
This series marks the start of conference play for both teams. Boston University enters with a record of 20-10, while Lafayette stands at 7-19. The Terriers have shown strong performance nationally, ranking in the top 100 in 21 statistical categories. Offensively, they are ranked 22nd in hits earned (264), 45th in batting average (.329), and 48th in scoring (6.7 runs per game). Their pitching staff has recorded eight shutouts—11th most nationally—and holds the No. 32 best strikeout-to-walk ratio at 2.33 per game.
Junior Kylie Doherty leads BU with a .337 batting average and has hit a team-high 11 home runs this season, bringing her career total to 31—just one shy of tying the program record. Freshman Irys Kline tops the team with a .393 average and boasts a .528 on-base percentage. Other key contributors include junior Kyomi Apalit (.390) and senior Brooke Deppiesse (.378). In pitching, senior Kasey Ricard (14-5, 3.32 ERA) has set a BU program record with 88 career victories and is six wins away from tying the Patriot League record.
Lafayette’s offense is led by Kylee Sweet (.351), Caroline Hall (.325), and Katie Harrington (.291), who together have combined for eight home runs and thirty-seven RBIs this season. Pitcher Parker Rowden (4-1, 3.61 ERA) leads their staff with thirteen strikeouts over thirty-three innings.
Historically, Boston University has won all thirty-four previous meetings against Lafayette, including sweeps in recent seasons by wide margins.
Looking ahead, Boston University will return home to host UConn on Wednesday, March 25 at three p.m., aiming to extend its lead in their all-time series.
